persecution
Example Sentences
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"Any attempt to misuse protections designed for people fleeing genuine persecution because of their sexuality is deplorable," a spokesperson told the BBC.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Nothing, it seems, can shatter this persecution complex.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
This is significant because asylum cases are deeply complex, requiring a mountain of factual evidence to prove an immigrant faces legitimate threats of persecution in their home country.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026
As a foreigner, Felix was afforded some security from persecution at the hands of French Catholics, provided he kept a low profile and focused on his studies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Europe’s fragmentation did, and China’s unity didn’t, foster the advance of technology, science, and capitalism by fostering competition between states and providing innovators with alternative sources of support and havens from persecution.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing persecution
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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"Bonne Annee," Vocabulary from the personal essay
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Vocabulary from "Stop Expecting Games to Build Empathy" by Julie Muncy
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